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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.69, 824.91 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.69, 824.91 and 348.96 is: 481.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.69 : 824.91 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.69/824.91 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.69x = 824.91 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.69x = 287,860.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,860.59/597.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.62

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